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HIV Hour

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HIV
Brighton, United Kingdom
U Equals U
Brighton Bear Weekend
AIDS Memorial Quilt
Brighton
Sussex Beacon
HIV Action Plan 2030
PREP
Long-Term Survivors Day
Tate Modern
Terrence Higgins Trust
International Zero HIV Stigma Day
HIV Stigma
LGBTQ Rights
The Sussex Beacon
AI In Healthcare
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI)
Stigma (HIV)

HIV Hour is the UK's only FM radio programme & podcast about living a healthy, happy life with HIV. All the presenters are living with HIV It's only by talking openly that we can end HIV related stigma and discrimination. Taking an experience-led approach, rather than a medical one, presenters discuss the latest news from the community and explore events, services & support networks in the Brigh... more

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Stephen, Empress Abigail and David are in the studio covering a truly disturbing case. A man has deliberately and criminally infected seven men, possibly more, with HIV.

Drawing on his own life experience and expertise as a survivor, Stephen guides ... more

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Josh chats to Alan and Aidan from the Brighton Bear Weekend about the fantastic upcoming event.

For tickets and more details, follow the link below.

brightonbearweekend.com/

Sue and josh discuss current HIV world and community n... more

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David chats to John Kelly from George House Trust in the North west of the UK

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HIV national and local news

TOUCHING HEARTS, CHANGING MINDS, SHARING STORIES

On a day where much of the UK is having local elections, Abigail and David discuss some recent political views to attitudes to HIV medication for immigrants. From the BHIVA and BASHH Spring conference, Ian Montgomery from the U=U Community Quilt proj... more

Josh and David are in the studio with special guest Duncan Lustig Prean. Duncan is chair of Brighton Fringe, and he talks about his forthcoming Fringe event 'In Conversation With: Duncan Lustig-Prean, Interviewed by: Nigel Wrench' which is at the Lan... more

A GREAT SHOW TONIGHT WITH A HEARTFELT STORY FROM CANDY TALKING ABOUT THEIR HIV JOURNEY.❤️

A NEW AGONY AUNT/UNCLE FEATURE ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM PLWHIV 🥰

TOUCHING HEARTS, CHANGING MINDS, SHARING STORIES

On the show

David and Josh chat about the Martin Fisher Foundation and Lunch Positive Stigma Event they attended.

HIV charities , organisations and HIV advocates come together to discuss how to combat HIV stigma in Brighton And Hove area.

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To mark International Women’s Day, Sue is joined by Candy and Abigail. All three worked together with Terrence Higgins Trust’s Lived Experience Speakers from the early days. Sue plays a prerecorded interview with Jane who talks about her experiences ... more

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Recent Guests

John Kelly
Staff member, George House Trust
George House Trust
Episode: 160: HIV Hour 21st May 2026
Ian Montgomery
Staff at Positive East; previously involved in U equals U Quilt project
Positive East
Episode: 159: HIV Hour 6th May 2026
Angelina Namiba
Advocate and presenter; spoke about conference posters
Episode: 159: HIV Hour 6th May 2026
Duncan Lustig-Prean
Festival chair for Brighton Fringe and former Royal Navy radio operator
Brighton Fringe
Episode: 158: HIV Hour 16th April 2026
Gary Pargeter
Worker at Lunch Positive (volunteer wellbeing program)
Lunch Positive
Episode: 155: HIV Hour 19th February 2026
Sally Clarke
New well-being worker at Lunch Positive
Lunch Positive
Episode: 155: HIV Hour 19th February 2026
Alf Le Flohic
Exhibition curator and interview guest
Brighton Museum
Episode: 154: HIV Hour 5th February 2026
Simon Maddrell
Speaker on self and project work with Patient L1 and Lamping Wild Rabbits
Artist/Writer, collaboration with Jonathan Blake on Patient L1
Episode: 153: HIV Hour 15th January 2026
Alan Spink
Sussex Beacon Community Services Manager
Sussex Beacon
Episode: 151: HIV Hour 4th December 2025

Hosts

Josh
Co-host and regular presenter, frequent collaborator across episodes
David
Host of HIV Hour with multiple appearances; central figure across episodes
Sue
Co-host and community liaison, regular host across episodes

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139: HIV Hour 5th June 2025
Q: How did you gather contributors for the book?
Contributors were solicited primarily from the author's networks in San Francisco, with an emphasis on authentic survivor voices and a cross-section of experiences.
139: HIV Hour 5th June 2025
Q: What inspired you to create the anthology?
The goal was to save the life stories of fellow survivors before they are gone, preserving experiences from the early AIDS era to inform current and future generations.
139: HIV Hour 5th June 2025
Q: Why do we have a Long-Term Survivors Day?
The day was established to raise public awareness of long-term survivors, acknowledge their contributions, and bring visibility to the ongoing experiences and activism within the HIV community.
141: HIV Hour 3rd July 2025
Q: What is Terence Higgins' legacy and why is it important to remember him?
The conversation covers Terence Higgins' role as an early AIDS victim and activist, the Terence Higgins Trust, and the anniversary of his death; they discuss the Terence Higgins quilt which commemorates his life and contributions, serving as a powerful emotional and educational tool about HIV history and stigma.
141: HIV Hour 3rd July 2025
Q: How is the Bear Weekend funded and what impact does that funding have?
The event follows a policy of giving money to charities and community groups; this year half of the funds go to the Sussex Beacon, with the other half allocated to LGBT community projects that submit proposals, demonstrating a model where donations directly support HIV-related services and broader community needs.

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What is HIV Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on lived experiences of people living with HIV, blending personal storytelling with community news, local activism, and practical health information. Episodes frequently feature interviews with advocates, caregivers, and charity workers, along with discussions of stigma, PrEP access, testing, and policy developments in the UK. A notable strength is the experience-led, empathetic approach that foregrounds voices from Lunch Positive, Terrence Higgins Trust, and local Brighton networks, while weaving in arts, culture, and community events to broaden visibility and reduce stigma. Listeners likely gain concrete resources, community event updates, and perspectives on living well with HIV beyond purely medical framing, making it ... more

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2. Ian Montgomery
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6. Sally Clarke
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8. Simon Maddrell

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